Eastern Montana is the backdrop for this Badlands park that feature hogback ridges, fluted hillsides, pinnacles and caprocks. The park is rich in geologic and dinosaur fossil history. At the visitor center store, items for sale incorporate the historical and geological nature of the park through unique art and gift items. Artist, naturalist and educator Clair Emery of Missoula, Montana presents a woodblock print of a Triceratops and the landscape of Makoshika that perfectly captures the history and scenic beauty of Montana’s largest state park. Local artist Gayla Rieman Wiedenheft was commissioned to produce a painting featuring a Triceratops skull, the signature species of Makoshika’s fossil record. The framed print captures the stark beauty and depth of field for which the Badlands are renowned.
Although the DVDs and games are generally in stock, the artwork is only available in limited quantities. Before purchasing these items, inquiries should be made by contacting Makoshika State Park at (406) 377-6256.
MasterCard and Visa can be accepted for purchases via phone. Send check or money order payable to Montana State Parks to:
Makoshika State Park
P.O. Box 1242
Glendive, MT 59330-1242
DVDs
Makoshika:
Crossroads to the Past
Price: $6.95
Shipping: $2.00
Ancient man avoided it. The Sioux called it "Mako Sika," to them it was something bad, a bad place -- bad land. Makoshika State Park, in the badlands of Eastern Montana. You can sense the past here, you can see it -- a magical place filled with wondrous formations, breathtaking vistas and a sense of peace.
This 30-minute documentary will bring years of enjoyment for yourself and others. All profits will go directly back into the park.
Specialty Items
D=Dinosaur Print
Artist: Clair Emery
Price: $150.00
Shipping: TBD*
Artist, naturalist and educator Clair Emery of Missoula, Montana dedicated the letter D in her alphabetical woodblock print series to Makoshika State Park. Emery’s hand-colored woodblock print of a Triceratops and the landscape of Makoshika perfectly captures the history and scenic beauty of Montana’s largest state park. The print is a limited edition of 75; each print is signed and numbered by the artist.
Gayla Print
Artist: Gayla Rieman Wiedenhef
Price: $80.00
Shipping: TBD*
Local artist Gayla Rieman Wiedenheft was commissioned to produce artwork that captures the history and unique beauty of Makoshika State Park and its Badlands scenery. Featuring a Triceratops skull, the signature species of Makoshika’s fossil record, the framed print captures the stark beauty and depth of field for which the Badlands are renowned and which Makoshika so extensively protects.
Cap Rock Print
Artist: Steve Holmes
Price: $15.00
Shipping: TBD*
In 1994, an event was held to celebrate the grand opening of Makoshika State Park’s new visitor center. In conjunction with that event, local artist Steve Holmes created a limited edition print of the caprock formations so prevalent in Makoshika. Holmes, pastor of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glendive, Montana and a former humanities professor at Dawson Community College, also created a commerative postal stamp to honor the event.
Dino-opoly
Artist: N/A
Price: $24.95
Shipping: TBD*
Forget about not passing go and collecting $200.00. In this dinosaur version of the popular board game Monopoly®, players will be informed that they are facing extinction. Collect bones and trade them for museum exhibits while avoiding hatching fees. Deed cards contain fun facts about dinosaur species, and Community cards give you the opportunity to earn money to go on dinosaur digs or pay money for prehistorically bad breath!
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